To Researchers and Aspiring Researchers

Greetings Everyone,

While in the past those titled scholars were often solely responsible for researching topics of any kind, with time and progress the various libraries and other outlets of information have opened up to anyone willing to dedicate themselves to learning how to properly research.

Many interested in research have already approached me asking how to explore a topic or the best way to spread that information around. Often those not known as a scholar before did not have the chance to express the knowledge they had.

So, I want to gather all researchers of varying expertise to come together for a small tea time this feast (maybe a small lunch if we bring something to share with everyone)

Depending on how many are interested, we have been granted permission to use the Count's Study so we may have an undisturbed conversation. If we have a lot of individuals, I will see who would be willing to host us if the weather is unpleasant.

Especially with the various topics coming up this feast, having a lot of strong minds working together will help.

We can collaborate together to make sure everyone's voices are heard and respected in our various fields of expertise and interests.

The first step, in my opinion, is listening and having a chance to get to know each other.

If you're interested, please leave a message here or send me a missive with your name and a time you'd like to aim to meet so I may make up a tally.

Be Well!

Dame Ilana Darkwood-Zero
Knight of Pendarvin
Headmistress of Darkwood Academy

I love this idea! I would prefer Friday or Saturday evening, if at all possible.

~Ergos

I will look forward to that if I can get to Travance this Gather.

Thank you, Ilana Darkwood.
As for me, same as Ergos.

Let's get it started as soon as the crier gets off that rickety table. Tea, coffee, whatever we can get our grubby hands on and right down into whatever information we've got.

--Chet

If i make it to the proper this feast, I will do my best to be there.

I want to also be present. Though my expertise not be magically versed I have solved issues beyond the capacity of others purview. I also want to encourage we bring newer members to of course observe or share their opinions. Not all have the time to diligently be keeping track at these boards.

Ilana,
I will be present. Anytime is fine.

Aiki, if it came across as 'only people who respond to this will be counted', that was not the intention. I just need a general idea of how many might actually be interested so I know how much I should try and get together for refreshments. I always add at least five to most numbers in my head when it comes to serving folks.

Everyone, please, invite anyone you'd like that's interested in researching all the trouble that likes to bother us during gatherings.


Chet - I am unavailable first thing Friday evening and I know around midnight there is another party that everyone has been invited to. If I have to make this Saturday evening for the sake of majority, I will.


Dame Ilana Darkwood



Oh, and if this doesn't happen this feast, at least I can keep shifting this paper to gather more names so people at least know there's others interested until we can have a proper meet.

I plan on attending if at all I can. I may not be free for all of Saturday evening if that's the best time for everyone, but I am as of yet uncertain.

Put me down for planning to attend. I'm always happy to join a discussion and hear what little tricks people use for research.

Hopefully we'll be meeting more often than just the once. Communication should never be a one time thing.

--Chet

I won't be returning to the proper for some time but this interest me, if anyone takes notes I would most appreciative if you could send me a copy. And if you have more meetings like this in the future I will endeavor to make it.

Chet - First step means first meeting.

I am unsure if I would have time to meet multiple times just this feast with my usual duties, but I am perfectly fine with meeting other times if people are actually interested in it.


It looks like Saturday evening. Perhaps I can get permission to make an announcement about it during feast if I figure out a specific time that is best.


Friday evening, if you want to help and are unsure how, please check in at the Scholar's Table and I am sure someone will be willing to give some guidance (or, if there's no one there, you may look for me.)

Dame Ilana Darkwood

Information is victory. I will stop in bearing children's snacks, as is my traditional offering.